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By Tom Nelson, About.com

Definition:

In terms of computers and backup software, a restore is the process of recovering data from a backup, either manually or using backup software. A restore can be as simple as recovering a single file, or as complex as recovering your system and all of your files.

Examples:
If you accidentally delete some files, you may be able to restore them from a recent backup.
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